Science: Professor Souleymane Mboup Named Top Microbiologist, Joins Global Research Elite

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Senegal

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Professor Souleymane Mboup, founder of IRESSEF, has been named the best scientist in microbiology in Senegal by Research.com. This recognition is based on a D-index of 73, 322 publications, and 18,280 citations. Mboup is acknowledged for his contributions to infectious disease research and is a co-discoverer of HIV-2. IRESSEF is the only Senegalese institution listed in this ranking, confirming its role as a center of scientific excellence in Africa.

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